Bill Of Rights/Amendments
What are the first 10 amendments to the Constitution called?
Bill Of Rights
A system that allows branches of government to check each other to prevent power abuse.
Checks and Balances.
The executive branch has the power to deny an act/bill. This is known as the power to what?
Veto.
What is the Legislative Branch known for making?
Making and creating laws.
What is the name of the highest judicial court?
Supreme Court.
Under what amendment do the freedoms of religion, assembly, and speech fall under?
First Amendment
Government Power, restricted by law, is usually in a written constitution.
Limited Government.
What is the commander-in-chief also known as?
The President.
What 2 parts is the Legislative Branch made of?
Senate and House Of Reps.
The Judicial Branch hears cases and decides if laws are what...
Constitutional.
What does the 5th amendment guarantee citizens can do?
Have due process.
The ability to act, think, and have certain freedoms without interference from the government.
Individual Rights.
What are the 3 responsibilities of the Executive Branch?
Reject a proposal for a law, appoint federal officials, and negotiate treaties with foreign countries. (Can also pardon people of federal crimes.)
The Senate and House Of Reps are a 2 party system known as what?
Bicameral System.
Appointed.
What voting process required 2/3 of the House of Reps and Senate and 3/4 of the state legislature?
Amendment Process/Change To An Amendment.
The idea that government is created by the people, majority rule.
Popular Sovereignty.
Who is the Executive Branch elected by?
Electoral College
The Legislative Branch has the power to tax. What other powers does it have? (2)
Wage War and Make Laws.
At the state level, are judges elected or appointed?
Elected.
Any powers not given to the national government are reserved for the states. What amendment gives states these powers?
The 10th Amendment.
When you elect or support your representatives, it is known as..
Republicanism.
What branch can the Executive Branch check using Checks and Balances?
Legislative Branch.
What branch can the Legislative Branch check?
Executive Branch.
What other branches can the Judicial Branch check?
Executive and Legislative.